NHTSA recall 88V023000
Vehicle speed control › Springs
Western Star Conventional
Reported Feb 26, 1988303 vehicles affectedWESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.Built Sep 1, 1982 – Jan 1, 1988
The defect
Throttle return springs may fail during normal operation without prior warning.
The risk
If both springs fail, engine throttle may not return toidle position when throttle foot pedal IS released; this could result in a lossof vehicle control and a crash.
The remedy
Replace throttle return springs.